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PTE Core: Essential English for Life & Work

Perfect for Canadian immigration, work visas, and professional certification. Master everyday English with our AI-powered platform designed specifically for PTE Core success.

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Score Range: 10-90 Points

PTE Core is Perfect For

Immigration to Canada

Accepted by IRCC for all immigration programs including Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs

Work Permits

Prove your English proficiency for Canadian work permits and professional opportunities

Professional Certification

Meet English requirements for professional bodies and regulatory organizations

Permanent Residency

Fulfill language requirements for Canadian permanent residence applications

Question Types We Support

Our AI platform covers all official PTE Core task types for comprehensive preparation

Speaking 5 Task Types

19 minutes total duration

Personal Introduction Read Aloud Repeat Sentence Interview Respond to a Situation

Writing 2 Task Types

34 minutes total duration

Summarize Written Text (75-100 words) Email Writing (50-120 words)

PTE Core uses Email Writing instead of Essay Writing (used in PTE Academic)

Reading 4 Task Types

30 minutes, ~15 questions

Multiple Choice (Single Answer) Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers) Fill in the Blanks (Reading) Fill in the Blanks (R&W)

NO Re-order Paragraphs in PTE Core (unlike PTE Academic)

Listening 7 Task Types

30 minutes, including audio clips

Summarize Spoken Text Multiple Choice (Multiple Answers) Fill in the Blanks Highlight Correct Summary Multiple Choice (Single Answer) Select Missing Word Write from Dictation

PTE Core vs PTE Academic

PTE Core

  • 2 hours total
  • Everyday English
  • Immigration focus
  • Email writing task
  • Respond to situations
VS

PTE Academic

  • 3 hours total
  • Academic English
  • University admission
  • Essay writing task
  • Re-tell lecture

Cutting-Edge Technology for PTE Core

Smart Voice Recognition

Understands your speech perfectly, no matter your accent

Instant Scoring

Get your scores immediately, just like the real test

Real-Time

Instant feedback on all responses

Analytics

Track progress with detailed reports

Mobile Ready

Practice anywhere on any device

Secure

Test environment like real PTE

Adaptive

Personalized learning paths

Community

Learn with thousands of students

Certified

Practice tests aligned with Pearson

Your PTE Core Journey

Start

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Targeted practice

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Why Choose Our PTE Core Platform?

Canada-Focused Content

Practice with content specifically designed for Canadian immigration and work contexts

Email Writing Mastery

Specialized training for PTE Core's unique email writing task with templates and feedback

Situation Response Training

Master the "Respond to a Situation" speaking task with real-world scenarios

AI-Powered Scoring

Our AI matches Pearson's scoring algorithm for accurate score predictions

Unlimited Practice

Take as many full-length PTE Core tests as you need with fresh content each time

15K+

Core Test Takers

CLB 9

Average Achievement

94%

Immigration Success

2h

Complete Test Time

PTE Core to CLB Score Conversion

Official conversion table for Canadian immigration programs

CLB Level PTE Core Score Express Entry Points Immigration Programs
CLB 10 88-90 Maximum points (up to 136) All programs + bonus CRS points
CLB 9 76-87 High points (up to 124) All programs + strong CRS boost
CLB 8 69-75 Good points (up to 112) Federal Skilled Worker, CEC
CLB 7 60-68 Standard points (up to 68) FSW minimum, most PNPs
CLB 6 51-59 Basic points CEC minimum, some PNPs
CLB 5 42-50 Limited points FSTP, some PNPs
CLB 4 33-41 Minimum points Citizenship, spouse sponsorship
Important: For Express Entry, you need the same CLB level in all four skills. If one skill is lower, that becomes your overall CLB level for CRS calculation.

PTE Core vs CELPIP: Which Test for Canadian Immigration?

Compare the two English tests accepted by IRCC for Canadian immigration

Feature PTE Core CELPIP-General
Test Duration ~2 hours ~3 hours
Test Format Computer-based, AI-scored Computer-based, human-scored
Results Time 2 days 4-5 days
Test Availability Global test centers Mainly Canada + select countries
Speaking Format Speak to computer (AI-scored) Speak to computer (human-scored)
Writing Task Email writing (50-120 words) Email + survey response
Test Cost ~$300 CAD ~$280-365 CAD
Best For International applicants, faster results Canada-based applicants

Pro Tip: PTE Core is ideal if you're outside Canada and need quick results. CELPIP is convenient if you're already in Canada. Both are equally accepted by IRCC.

Frequently Asked Questions About PTE Core

Get answers to common questions about PTE Core for Canadian immigration

For Canadian Permanent Residence through Express Entry, you need CLB 7 in all skills for Federal Skilled Worker, which equals PTE Core 60-68 per skill. For Provincial Nominee Programs, requirements vary from CLB 4-7. Higher CLB levels (9-10) earn more CRS points, requiring PTE Core scores of 76-88.

Key differences:
  • Focus: PTE Core = everyday English; PTE Academic = academic English
  • Duration: PTE Core = 2 hours; PTE Academic = 3 hours
  • Writing: PTE Core = email; PTE Academic = essay
  • Purpose: PTE Core = Canadian immigration; PTE Academic = university admission

Yes! PTE Core is officially accepted by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for all immigration programs including:
  • Express Entry (FSW, CEC, FSTP)
  • Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)
  • Atlantic Immigration Program
  • Canadian citizenship applications
It was approved in January 2024.

PTE Core results are valid for 2 years from the test date for Canadian immigration purposes. Ensure your scores are still valid when you submit your immigration application and when you receive your Invitation to Apply (ITA).

PTE Core to CLB conversion:
  • CLB 10 = 88-90
  • CLB 9 = 76-87
  • CLB 8 = 69-75
  • CLB 7 = 60-68 (FSW minimum)
  • CLB 6 = 51-59
  • CLB 5 = 42-50
  • CLB 4 = 33-41 (citizenship minimum)

Yes, PTE Core is accepted as proof of English language proficiency for Canadian citizenship. You need CLB 4 or higher in speaking and listening for citizenship, which equals PTE Core score of 33+ in those skills.

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